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Brian’s writing and favourite books
Brian answers questions about Cardboard Cowboys and his future writing plans.
  1. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  2. Introduction
    04:05
    Introduction
  3. Genre
    08:41
    Genre
  4. The World
    05:53
    The World
  5. Drawing out the secret character
    05:00
    Drawing out the secret character
  6. Character and story
    08:16
    Character and story
  7. Stuff
    07:22
    Stuff
  8. Obstacles
    04:05
    Obstacles
  9. Choices
    10:01
    Choices
  10. Summary
    01:58
    Summary
  11. Beginnings
    01:47
    Beginnings
  12. Pupils' questions
    07:21
    Pupils' questions
  13. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  14. Introducing Cookie
    04:11
    Introducing Cookie
  15. Questions from Schools
    09:36
    Questions from Schools
  16. Start with a face
    02:25
    Start with a face
  17. Process of illustration and writing
    01:40
    Process of illustration and writing
  18. Diving Poem
    02:24
    Diving Poem
  19. Introducing The Black Flamingo
    00:27
    Introducing The Black Flamingo
  20. Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
    04:28
    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
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